Persian

Persian
Current
Information
Type	Normal
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Limber, Technician Hidden Unnerve
Species	Classy Cat Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.0 m / 3'03" Weight 32.0 kg / 70.6 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Meowth
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Yellow Egg group(s) Field Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0053
Kanto	053 / N/A (PE)
Johto	137 / 139 (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	046 / 053 (USUM)
Galar	184 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea 142 Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ペルシアン Perushian
Japanese	Name ペルシアン Perushian
English	Name Persian
English	Name Persian
Persian
Information
Type	Dark
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Fur Coat, Technician Hidden Rattled
Height and Weight	Height 1.0 m / 3'03" Weight 32.0 kg / 70.6 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VII
Evolution	Evolves from Meowth
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Blue Egg group(s) Field Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0053A
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	046 / 053 (USUM)
Galar	184 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A

Persian (Japanese: ペルシアン, Hepburn: Persian) (PURR-shin) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, and a Dark-type introduced in Generation VII.

Biology

Physiology

Persian resembles a large cat. Its fur is beige in color, and it has a curly tail. There is also a small, red gem on its forehead, which is said to give the Pokémon power. The Persian is named after the Persian breed of cat, although it resembles a cougar, with a yellowish white fur color. It may possibly be an albino cougar. Another possibility is that it is based on a Siamese cat, a breed of cat which, much like Persian, has a beige coloring and black ears and medium-sized whiskers.

Concept artwork of Alolan Persian.

Persian's Alolan form generally resembles its normal one, albeit colored light blue gray. However its most noticeable distinction is its comically oversized spherical head, disproportionately large compared to its slimmer body. The gem on its head is now blue, and it has narrow, half-closed eyes and large rounded ears.

Behavior

This Pokémon, while very beautiful and elegant is not the best pet, especially for new trainers. The reason for this is that Persian are known to have unpredictable temperaments and are apt to turn vicious in the blink of an eye, one moment it might be contentedly purring and rubbing its head against its trainer's hand while it is being petted, the next it could unsheathe its claws and scratch the hand that was petting it. Its tail raising straight is a sign of it being ready to pounce and attack.

The Alolan form of this Pokémon is even more difficult to look after, since it was spoiled by the royal families in ancient Alola and thus has made them much more disobedient towards Trainers. Despite this, it could be a strong battler in battles but not without applying underhanded tactics such as blindsiding and sucker punching, and will hostilely torment its fallen foes, though it sometimes gets defeated by opponents' counterattacks because of underestimation.

Natural Abilities

Some Persian have the ability Limber while others have Technician. Limber prevents Persian from being paralyzed. Technician powers up non-effective moves. Persian will have the Dreamworld ability Unnerve which will prevent its opponent from consuming its berry.

As for the Alolan varient, it has Fur Coat, Technician & Rattled.

Habitat

Persian are usually commonly spotted at roads near cities and towns. Wild Persian are harder and rarer to be sighted.

Evolution

Persian is the evolved form of Meowth, as of level 28, while for Alolan Form, with max Friendship.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red and Blue	Evolve Meowth (Blue only)	None
Yellow	Trade	None
Gold and Silver	Route 7 (Silver only)	Rare
Crystal	Route 7	Rare
Ruby and Sapphire	Trade	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Many Sevii Islands locations	Rare
Emerald	Evolve Meowth	None
Diamond and Pearl	Evolve Meowth	None
Platinum	Evolve Meowth	None
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Route 7, Cerulean Cave (SoulSilver only)	Rare
Black and White	Poké Transfer, Dream World	None
X and Y	Transfer	None

Pokédex entries

• Red and Blue

  Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

• Yellow

  The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.

• Gold

  Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

• Silver

  Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

• Crystal

  Behind its lithe, elegant appearance lies a barbaric side. It will tear apart its prey on a mere whim.

• Ruby

  Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

• Sapphire

  Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

• FireRed

  Has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. It is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.

• LeafGreen

  Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

• Emerald

  A Persian's six bold whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in its vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

• Diamond

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• Pearl

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• Platinum

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• HeartGold

  Many adore it for its sophisticated air. However, it will lash out and scratch for little reason.

• SoulSilver

  Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

• Black

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• White

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• Black 2

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• White 2

  A very haughty Pokémon. Among fans, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• X

  Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

• Y

  Its lithe muscles allow it to walk without making a sound. It attacks in an instant.

• Omega Ruby

  Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

• Alpha Sapphire

  Persian has six bold whiskers that give it a look of toughness. The whiskers sense air movements to determine what is in the Pokémon's surrounding vicinity. It becomes docile if grabbed by the whiskers.

• Sun

  Kantonian Form: It has a violent temperament. It will attack anything that looks it in the eye. Its sharp claws inflict deep wounds.
  Alolan Form: Its round face and smooth coat—softer than the most high-class velvet—have made this a very popular Pokémon in Alola.

• Moon

  Kantonian Form: It has a high opinion of itself, although not to the same extent as the Alolan Persian. It's quite difficult to make friends with this Pokémon.
  Alolan Form: It looks down on everyone other than itself. Its preferred tactics are sucker punches and blindside attacks.

• Ultra Sun

  Kantonian Form: Although the jewel on its forehead appears to be a different color than those of Alolan Persian, it’s mostly made of the same material.
  Alolan Form: In contrast to its lovely face, it’s so brutal that it tortures its weakened prey rather than finishing them off.

• Ultra Moon

  Kantonian Form: This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It’s also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
  Alolan Form: Its round face is a symbol of wealth. Persian that have bigger, plumper faces are considered more beautiful.

• Let's Go, Pikachu!

  Kantonian Form: The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
  Alolan Form: It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.

• Let's Go, Eevee!

  Kantonian Form: The gem in its forehead glows on its own! It walks with all the grace and elegance of a proud queen.
  Alolan Form: It has the classiest coat. The rippling of its fur in the heat of battle has a beauty all its own.

• Sword

  Kantonian Form:Getting this prideful Pokémon to warm up to you takes a lot of effort, and it will claw at you the moment it gets annoyed.
  Alolan Form:The round face of Alolan Persian is considered to be a symbol of prosperity in the Alola region, so these Pokémon are very well cared for.

• Shield

  Kantonian Form: Its elegant and refined behavior clashes with that of the barbaric Perrserker. The relationship between the two is one of mutual disdain.
  Alolan Form:This Pokémon is one tough opponent. Not only does it have formidable physical abilities, but it's also not above fighting dirty.

• Brilliant Diamond

  It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• Shining Pearl

  It is a very haughty Pokémon. Among fans of Persian, the size of the jewel in its forehead is a topic of much talk.

• Scarlet

  Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.

• Violet

  It has a vicious temperament. Beware if it raises its tail straight up. This is a signal that it is about to pounce and bite.

Stats

Kantonian form

Stats
HP	65
Attack	70
Defense	60
Sp. Atk	65
Sp. Def	65
Speed	115
Total	440

Alolan form

Stats
HP	65
Attack	60
Defense	60
Sp. Atk	75
Sp. Def	65
Speed	115
Total	440

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
1	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical
1	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
1	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
65	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Play Rough	90	90%	10	Fairy	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
1	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
28	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
65	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical
68	Feint	30	100%	10	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Switcheroo	—	100%	10	Dark	Status		0 ♥
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥
6	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
9	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
14	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
17	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥
22	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
25	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		0 ♥
32	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special		3 ♥
37	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
44	Nasty Plot	—	—%	20	Dark	Status		0 ♥
49	Assurance	60	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
56	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
61	Night Slash	70	100%	15	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
11	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark		1 ♥	3 ♥
20	Pay Day	40	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
29	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
38	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal		1 ♥	3 ♥
46	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
53	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
59	Fake Out	40	100%	10	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark
20	Pay Day	40	100%	20	Normal
29	Feint Attack	60	—%	20	Dark
38	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal
46	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal
53	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Scratch	40	100%	35	Normal
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal
1	Bite	60	100%	25	Dark
17	Pay Day	40	100%	20	Normal
24	Screech	—	85%	40	Normal
37	Fury Swipes	18	80%	15	Normal
51	Slash	70	100%	20	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM67	Retaliate	70	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM83	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
TM03	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special		2 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		1 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM70	Flash	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM78	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM79	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		2 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM03	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	60	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM05	Flash	—	70%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM02	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal
TM03	Curse	—	—%	10	???
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM07	Zap Cannon	100	50%	5	Electric
TM09	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	File:Type HOME.png [[type|]]
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
TM13	Snore	40	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM16	Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal
TM20	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost
TM31	Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal
TM35	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal
TM39	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
TM40	Defense Curl	—	—%	40	Normal
TM42	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
TM43	Detect	—	—%	5	Fighting
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark
TM50	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM08	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal
TM09	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
TM10	Double-Edge	100	100%	15	Normal
TM11	BubbleBeam	65	100%	20	Water
TM12	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM16	Pay Day	40	100%	20	Normal
TM20	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM31	Mimic	—	—%	10	Normal
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Bide	—	—%	10	Normal
TM39	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal
TM40	Skull Bash	100	100%	15	Normal
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM50	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Persian can learn, refer to Meowth.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Covet USUM	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical
Foul Play USUM	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Gunk Shot USUM	120	80%	5	Poison	Physical
Hyper Voice USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Icy Wind USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Last Resort USUM	140	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Seed Bomb USUM	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite USUM	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Throat Chop USUM	80	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Water Pulse USUM	60	100%	20	Water	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Covet ORAS	60	100%	25	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Gunk Shot ORAS	120	80%	5	Poison	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Last Resort ORAS	140	100%	5	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS	60	100%	20	Water	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Covet	60	100%	40	Normal	Physical
Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Gunk Shot	120	70%	5	Poison	Physical
Hyper Voice	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Last Resort	140	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Seed Bomb	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Gunk Shot	120	70%	5	Poison	Physical		3 ♥
Headbutt HGSS	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		2 ♥
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
Last Resort	130	100%	5	Normal	Physical		0 ♥
Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground	Special		3 ♥
Seed Bomb	80	100%	15	Grass	Physical		3 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Uproar	50	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD	85	100%	15	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
Defense Curl E	—	—%	40	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD	120	100%	15	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD	100	100%	15	Psychic		2 ♥	2 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD	55	95%	15	Ice		1 ♥	3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Mud-Slap E	20	100%	10	Ground		2 ♥	1 ♥
Nightmare XD	—	100%	15	Ghost		1 ♥	3 ♥
Psych Up E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swift E	60	—%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Thunderbolt C	95	100%	15	Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

• Generation I
• Generation II
• Generation III
• Generation IV
• Generation V
• Generation VI
• Generation VII

Persian's Red and Blue sprite

Persian's Yellow sprite

Persian's Red and Green sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's Gold sprite

Persian's Silver sprite

Persian's Crystal sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's Gold shiny sprite

Persian's Silver shiny sprite

Persian's Crystal shiny sprite

Persian's back shiny sprite

Persian's Ruby and Sapphire sprite

Persian's FireRed and LeafGreen sprite

Persian's Emerald sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's Ruby and Sapphire shiny sprite

Persian's FireRed and LeafGreen shiny sprite

Persian's Emerald shiny sprite

Persian's back shiny sprite

Persian's Diamond and Pearl sprite

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Persian's Platinum sprite

Persian's HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's Diamond and Pearl shiny sprite

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Persian's Platinum shiny sprite

Persian's HeartGold and SoulSilver shiny sprite

Persian's back shiny sprite

Persian's Black and White/Black 2 and White 2 sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's Black and White shiny sprite

Persian's back shiny sprite

Persian's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sprite

Persian's back sprite

Persian's X and Y/Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire shiny sprite

Persian's back shiny sprite

Persian's Sun and Moon/Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon sprite

Persian's back sprite

Sun and Moon sprite (Alolan form)

Sun and Moon Shiny sprite (Alolan form)

Appearances

Anime

In the anime, Giovanni owns a Persian. This Persian is often found near Giovanni during his discussions with other Team Rocket members. Meowth from Team Rocket is jealous of this Persian because of the treatment it gets from Giovanni. Both Tyson's Meowth and Team Rocket's Meowth dislike Persian due to an event in their past.

• Giovanni's Persian
• Cassandra's grandmother's Persian
• Persian (TB072)
• Vivica's Persian
• Persian (MS016)
• Pershie
• Nanu's Persian (anime)

Trivia

• Although Persian is named after the cat breed, it does not share similarities with the breed of the same name. Its looks are largely based on a Siamese cat. Its Alolan form, however, shares its namesake's round head and flat face.
• In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Persian is Pokémon Square's bank owner but is later replaced by Duskull in future Mystery Dungeon titles.
• Alolan Persian received a massively negative response from the fanbase upon its reveal, largely due to its big round head and drowsy-looking eyes which drew comparisons to the famous comic-strip cat character, Garfield.
• According to the Pokédex, Alolan Persian weighs a kilogram heavier and is three inches taller than the normal Persian (as opposed to Alolan Meowth who is the same height and weight).

Origin

Persian is based on large cats such as pumas and Siamese cats. Its association with elegance and royalty may be based on how cats were worshipped in ancient times particularly in Egypt.

Alolan Persian bears some features of its namesake breed as well as the "British Blue" variant of the British Shorthair. Its large fat head and flat face may be based on how inbreeding of purebred cats for certain traits causes genetic anomalies, as well as the tendency of pampered house cats becoming prone to obesity.

Etymology

Persian is a breed of a fancy cat.

Gallery

Kantonian Form

Alolan Form

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data